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Krs-One son found dead Son of rapper KRS-One found dead in Atlanta home
By STEVE VISSER The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 07/10/07 The son of rap pioneer KRS-One was found dead in his Atlanta home in an apparent suicide. Details were sketchy Tuesday but the Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that 23-year-old Randy Hubbard Parker died of a gunshot wound to the head. No note was found, but the medical examiner listed the death as a suicide from a pistol and found nothing suspicious about the case. The office spoke with his mother, Simone G. Parker, Tuesday who said the family was out of the country. She released a statement that said her son had suffered a long battle with depression. His body was found Friday in a house he rented on Carey Drive in southeast Atlanta; he had been dead for several days. Parker was a graphic designer and fashion entrepreneur who was seeking employment in Atlanta, according to WSB-TV. His family said a private memorial service will be held on July 18, which would have been his 24th birthday. Another service is scheduled to take place in New York in August, where Parker was born. KRS-One, whose real name is Lawrence Parker, was a rap pioneer who began his career in the 1980s as one half of the hip-hop crew Boogie Down Productions. He went on to a solo career in the 1990s and his hits include "Criminal Minded," "Black Cop," and "The Bridge is Over." Critics credited him with being a significant force in the hip-hop culture both for his political rap and for being a forerunner of the gangsta rap genre. More on ajc.com [Edited 7/11/07 6:22am] | |
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Saw this in the paper this morning, Also rapper X1 the brother of Onyx's Sticky Fingaz commited suicide too
Details regarding his death are still sketchy but sources close to the rapper claim he committed suicide. X1 launched his career by appearing on various Onyx albums and his brother's solo projects, (Blacktrash) The Autobiography of Kirk Jones and Decade. He was briefly signed to boxer Mike Tyson's now defunct record label Tyson Records in 2000, and was presently under contract with Las Vegas based Ball 'R Records, where he released his debut album Young, Rich & Gangsta in 2006. The set featured collaborations with E-40, Lil Flip, Suga Free and Too Short.  | |
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So sad | |
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This is so sad.
R.I.P | |
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not that it matters much
but yesterday I read an article VERY similar to this one which stated the guy as his step son but yeah, Chris acted much like a biological father to the guy this was sad to hear [Edited 7/11/07 9:06am] because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." | |
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Damn, only 23. SAD man     I never met you, but I LOVE you & I will forever!! Thank you for being YOU - my little Princey, the best to EVER do it | |
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Prayers for the Teacher and His Family.
Was that his son/stepson with Miss Melody? Good night, sweet Prince | 7 June 1958 - 21 April 2016
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That's horrible! Wanna hear me sing?  www.ChampagneHoneybee.com | |
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How awful!
I was just reading a study yesterday that found that African-Americans have a high incidence of depression--many left untreated due to the stigma of mental illness. | |
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Damn shame. | |
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I read this on another site. looking for you in the woods tonight Switch FC SW-2874-2863-4789 (Rum&Coke) | |
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This is heartbreaking to read. [Edited 7/11/07 13:12pm] | |
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namepeace said: Was that his son/stepson with Miss Melody?
Nope. KRS was married to Ramona "Ms. Melodie" from 1988 to 1992, but this isn't her child. | |
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Graycap23 said: Son of rapper KRS-One found dead in Atlanta home
By STEVE VISSER The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 07/10/07 The son of rap pioneer KRS-One was found dead in his Atlanta home in an apparent suicide. Details were sketchy Tuesday but the Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that 23-year-old Randy Hubbard Parker died of a gunshot wound to the head. No note was found, but the medical examiner listed the death as a suicide from a pistol and found nothing suspicious about the case. The office spoke with his mother, Simone G. Parker, Tuesday who said the family was out of the country. She released a statement that said her son had suffered a long battle with depression. His body was found Friday in a house he rented on Carey Drive in southeast Atlanta; he had been dead for several days. Parker was a graphic designer and fashion entrepreneur who was seeking employment in Atlanta, according to WSB-TV. His family said a private memorial service will be held on July 18, which would have been his 24th birthday. Another service is scheduled to take place in New York in August, where Parker was born. KRS-One, whose real name is Lawrence Parker, was a rap pioneer who began his career in the 1980s as one half of the hip-hop crew Boogie Down Productions. He went on to a solo career in the 1990s and his hits include "Criminal Minded," "Black Cop," and "The Bridge is Over." Critics credited him with being a significant force in the hip-hop culture both for his political rap and for being a forerunner of the gangsta rap genre. More on ajc.com [Edited 7/11/07 6:22am] Man!! This is just crazy to hear. KRS-1 was just one of those guys, among a few at the time, who were doing something positive with Rap. Sending out a message. Don't get me wrong, there were allot of awesome rappers that paved the way and blew our minds, entertained us and told more of a story then just who they f*&^ed, what they were driving, drugs they were selling, or what kind of jewelery they were sportin, etc, in such a way that demeans we as minorities, in they eyes of other races, and sometimes within our own race (blacks/latinos). KRS-1 along with P.E., and others, had something to REALLY speak about, and they did it in such a strong way that empowered us, or taught us something about ourselves as minorities. Those are people you really remember. Those who have touched your life in some way through their heart felt words. Whether it was in a ballad or through Rap. People who tried to make a difference in a positive way. I pray for the peace of their family. Peace spiritually and mentally. I don't know what it's like to lose a child, but to just fathom the thought already brings tears to ones face, chokes you, and rips you apart. May His hands comfort you and may He be your refuge and peace in these times of such emotional chaosity. Gods blessings out to His family. She keeps her pride in a bucket next to the Milky way....Girl6 | |
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Woahh..this is shocking news  ! I never even knew he had a son, and I´ve been following KRS´s career since 1986.
May he rest in peace... KRS is one of my favorite rappers and a very nice person. This is really sad. " I´d rather be a stank ass hoe because I´m not stupid. Oh my goodness! I got more drugs! I´m always funny dude...I´m hilarious! Are we gonna smoke?" | |
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NuPwr319 said: How awful!
I was just reading a study yesterday that found that African-Americans have a high incidence of depression--many left untreated due to the stigma of mental illness. Oh, you have the same situations in many other countries with other minorities just as well. I guess the very special situation and the circumstances you´re livng under fuel the depression. " I´d rather be a stank ass hoe because I´m not stupid. Oh my goodness! I got more drugs! I´m always funny dude...I´m hilarious! Are we gonna smoke?" | |
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